New E86 Member…..

[Mr Tidy]

Good to see you are getting there.

OE seems to be the only option for the front badge as Z4 ones are a different size to any other BMW. If it helps Part Number is B51.14.7.044.207. Just make sure you keep the riv-nuts when you take yours off as new ones don't include them.

A ZHP is a big improvement, and again probably best bought from BMW as all the cheap ones you'll see aren't as heavy, which is sort of the whole point! I think they are around £65 now, anyway Part Number is B25.11.7.896.886.

If you mention the forum you should get a bit of discount from Cotswold BMW or Sopers of Lincoln.

Front fog lights have always bee a problem. If the reflectors aren't corroded drilling a few holes in the bottom of the lens can help. I did that to mine, and used them now and again to get some heat in them. But if they are past salvation some people have fitted blanking plates instead from lower-end E85s.

Those wheels sit nicely, and CSL Rep styles do really suit the E86. As well as solving the 108 refurb issue!

Keep enjoying the view from the window.

[Sit]

Good to see you are getting there.

OE seems to be the only option for the front badge as Z4 ones are a different size to any other BMW. If it helps Part Number is B51.14.7.044.207. Just make sure you keep the riv-nuts when you take yours off as new ones don't include them.

A ZHP is a big improvement, and again probably best bought from BMW as all the cheap ones you'll see aren't as heavy, which is sort of the whole point! I think they are around £65 now, anyway Part Number is B25.11.7.896.886.

If you mention the forum you should get a bit of discount from Cotswold BMW or Sopers of Lincoln.

Front fog lights have always bee a problem. If the reflectors aren't corroded drilling a few holes in the bottom of the lens can help. I did that to mine, and used them now and again to get some heat in them. But if they are past salvation some people have fitted blanking plates instead from lower-end E85s.

Those wheels sit nicely, and CSL Rep styles do really suit the E86. As well as solving the 108 refurb issue!

Keep enjoying the view from the window.

Thanks Mr T, it’s been an enjoyable few weeks so far. The little Z always brings a smile to my face no matter why I am driving it.

The part numbers are a help thanks

I saw a few people blanking off fogs but to be honest I am thinking of going for the black salberk kidney grills so the front end will look pretty bare if I lose those too. Will probably have them out and see if I can rescue them, if not will replace.

Going to attempt splitting the 108’s next week with a view to refurbing them and selling them on.

Si

[Fred Smith]

Fog lights.... not sure that a hole is needed, and surely it lets water in?

I am no great DIYer, and even I managed to disassemble, clean and paint (chrome paint on the insides) the set on mine. I'd do a much better job second time... anyone who has scruffy fogs they don't want send them my way!

[Sit]

Fog lights.... not sure that a hole is needed, and surely it lets water in?

I am no great DIYer, and even I managed to disassemble, clean and paint (chrome paint on the insides) the set on mine. I'd do a much better job second time... anyone who has scruffy fogs they don't want send them my way!

The bottom edge is what I have read, owing to design and placement water finds its way down from above and enters the lights. By having a couple of small holes on the underside that water can let itself out

It’s on the list to do.

Si

[Fred Smith]

Fog lights.... not sure that a hole is needed, and surely it lets water in?

I am no great DIYer, and even I managed to disassemble, clean and paint (chrome paint on the insides) the set on mine. I'd do a much better job second time... anyone who has scruffy fogs they don't want send them my way!

The bottom edge is what I have read, owing to design and placement water finds its way down from above and enters the lights. By having a couple of small holes on the underside that water can let itself out

It’s on the list to do.

Si

If the light is water-tight then no water gets in to then need to drain out again. Meanwhile some moisture SURELY comes in the holes.

I might be wrong, maybe a hole is the best option, but IMHO stripping them right back, cleaning them up and putting them back together water-tight makes more sense.